Founded in April, 2009, BirthSmart  is a Colorado non-profit dedicated to empowered birth in the Grand Valley through education. At BirthSmart  you'll find everything from tips on choosing a care provider to resources for designing your empowered birth. It is not about natural birth; it's not about medicated birth; it is about your empowered birth. read more>>>

 


Upcoming Events:

BellyTalk:
 Healthy Mama, Open Options

Saturday, April 21, 2012 ~ 1-3 pm
The Fairfield Inn | 225 Main St.
Tickets range from $10 to $15

 

Eventbrite - BellyTalk: Healthy Pregnancy

 

BellyTalk:
Beautiful Art of Birth

Saturday, May 26, 2012 ~ 1-3 pm
The Hampton Inn | 205 Main St.
Tickets range from $10 to $15

 

Eventbrite - BellyTalk: The Beautiful Art of Birth

Join host Laurel Ripple Carpenter from Two Rivers Birth Services for the third in our exciting five-part series, BellyTalk.

April's topic is Healthy Pregnancy.

Empowered mamas know keeping their birth options open means staying healthy. Many birth-related complications can be avoided by eating right and exercising. We'll talk about your unique dietary needs while eating for two and the perfect exercises to keep you fit. Plus, you'll learn some helpful birth positions that are all yours with a little practice.

 

Order tickets before April 7 and get early bird pricing. Cheap! Cheap!

 

Note that we're meeting at the Fairfield Inn this time--it's right next door to our usual spot at the Hampton.

 

A limited number of complimentary tickets are available at Mesa Midwives at 2525 N. 8th St.

Join host Laurel Ripple Carpenter from Two Rivers Birth Services for the fourth in our exciting five-part series, BellyTalk.


May's topic is Birth Art and Keepsakes

Explore the art of pregnancy and birth in this one-of-a kind BellyTalk. We'll talk about belly casting, birth photography, pregnancy journaling, incorporating your spiritual beliefs into your birth, and the Blessingway. Plan now to create a beautiful, artful birth you'll remember forever.

 

Order tickets before May 12 and get early bird pricing. Cheap! Cheap!

 

Note that we're back at the Hampton Inn.

 

Where can I get free tickets?

Mesa Midwives at 2525 Wellington has a stash. You can also get them from Two Rivers Birth Services or Birth-n-Babies Childbirth Classes and Doula Services.

Win A Copy of A Thinking Woman's Guide To Better Birth by Hencer Goer

Complements of Mesa Midwives.

 

Entering is Easy! Just send your birth story to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to enter. 

 

The winning birth story will also be featured in the summer issue of BellyNews, on our website and will be invited to share their story at our Birth Story Circle June 23rd.

BirthSmart welcomes Music Together!

Music Together is an internationally recognized music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in the music of our culture, provided they start now!

Instructor Brittany Dunn is offering FREE BellyTalk tickets to everyone who registers for Music Together at a BellyTalk event! So come on down to Healthy Mama, Open Options, sign up for Music Together, and The Beautiful Art of Birth is yours FREE!

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